Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate Program Information Night
CONCORD — On Wednesday, August 7, NHTI will hold an Information Night for people interested in its Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) Program. The growing complexity of the health care system, and its increasing entanglement with the legal system, has given rise in recent years to a new class of professional: the Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC). LNCs are professional nurses with both clinical expertise and training in the law. They provide an invaluable service to both the medical and legal professions.
NHTI, Concord’s Community College, offers an on-site certificate program in this growing field. Approved by the American Bar Association, the program is designed for experienced Registered Nurses who are interested in becoming Legal Nurse Consultants. This program provides the legal knowledge and practical field experience LNCs require to evaluate, analyze and offer informed opinions on the delivery of healthcare and resulting outcomes.
LNCs can serve in a variety of settings including hospitals and other health care facilities, insurance companies, law firms, medical malpractice and workers' compensation organizations, and private LNC practices. The responsibilities of an LNC are broad, and include:
- analysis of medical records,
- determining if standards of care have been breached,
- investigation of risk management issues,
- evaluation of medical malpractice claims and workers’ compensation matters.
Although a Legal Nurse Consultant can perform many tasks performed by an attorney, legal work performed by an LNC must be under the supervision and direction of an attorney.
The Information Night will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in NHTI’s McRury Hall, room 140.
For more information about NHTI’s Legal Nurse Consultant certificate program, contact Department Chair Stacey Peters at (603) 271-6484, ext. 4274 or speters@ccsnh.edu or visit https://www.nhti.edu/legal-nurse-info-night
About NHTI-Concord’s Community College:
NHTI is a dynamic public institution of higher learning providing accessible, rigorous education, serving students, businesses and the community by creating pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement and civic engagement NHTI―Concord’s Community College offers more than 90 academic programs to more than 4,600 students annually. Graduates can transfer to 4-year colleges and universities, or enter directly into the workforce. NHTI is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire, and has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency, since 1969.
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About NHTI-Concord’s Community College:
NHTI is a dynamic public institution of higher learning providing accessible, rigorous education, serving students, businesses, and the community by creating pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement. NHTI offers more than 90 academic programs to over 4,000 students annually. NHTI is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire, and has been accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency, since 1969.
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